Nature of Challenge: Introduces Students to the Concept of Scaling, Mechanical Drawing

Nature of Challenge: Introduces Students to the Concept of Scaling, Mechanical Drawing

/ High School /
Solid Works Basic Drafting-Technical Drawing
Office Architecture Design
Lesson Plan
Created by Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, FLATE

NATURE OF THE LESSON
Students are challenged to understand the importance of measurement, precision and logistics in the design of an architectural/engineering space.
TARGETED SUBJECT AREAS
Math, technical education, science, drawing techniques, computer technology.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. To understand the concept of number systems and application in problem solving and computation.
  2. To understand the importance and applicability of measurements and precision.
  3. To understand the concept of drawing techniques & software available and the importance to accurately estimate measurements to appropriate levels of precision and accuracy required in real world situations.
  4. To understand & apply drawing technology & software available in design and construction including by not limited to architectural, engineering, manufacturing, manufacturing technologies, quality control, and material selection for a case specific.
  5. To practice drawing techniques & software available in design (architectural, engineering, manufacturing).
  6. To integrate and apply science, math, and technology.

SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS ADDRESSED
  1. MA.7.A.1.6, MA.7.G.4.4, MA.8.G.5.1, SC.8.E.5.10, SC.8.P.8.3

MATERIALS
Computer drawing math program: Autocad, SoildWorks, access to the internet.
Measurement & Precision lesson plan-theory (optional).
Previous knowledge in Auto Cad and/or Solid Works.
Design Problem
Students have been given a tutorial on Solid Works. During this tutorial students were taught how to measure and how to scale. Students will be given a specifications will come from the websites listed below on doors, windows, furniture, sinks, tubs and toilets all basic office equipment and possible fixtures. Student will design an architectural and engineer firm office with 8 employees. The company owner company director will have their own offices. The senior architects will share an office (there are two of them). They want a reception area for customers and an area that a private conference room can be placed. There needs to be enough space for 10 people as you know the client may be present on many conferences. There may need to be space for office staff and the client to meet for a conference. All other office staff will have shared space with cubicles.
Design Requirements
  • Between 2000 and 2500 square feet (10pts)
  • Realistic design layout (10 pts.)
  • 2 restrooms (1 for men and 1 for women) with 2 full units each (toilette and sink) (2.5 pts. each)
  • 3 doors to the outside (5 pts. each)
  • Layout furniture, toilets, sinks a water cooler, desks, and cubical visible (20 pts.)
  • Total of 10 windows (1 pt. each)
  • Roof attached (10 pts.)
  • Write measurements in each room and show the square footage (10 pts.)
  • Rooms to be included:
a)1 large conference area
b)3 large offices for managerial staff
c)Large main area for office staff
d)Reception Area
Students will divide square footage between the rooms listed and come up with a total square footage between 2000 and 2500 square feet.

Part A–Pre-Activity Questions or Directions

Review furniture distribution and design at these web sites:

solidworks.cad.de/library_us.htm

Part B - Design Technical Drawing

Once the drawing has been completed in Solid Works or other drawing program, print the floor plan to the scale 1/8” = 1’. Write your name on the plan and turn it in for a grade.

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